CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Massac Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 94640
Insurance Median: $107
Cash Discount Price: $34
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Massac Memorial Hospital is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28 Chick Street, Po Box 850, Metropolis, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$107

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$223.72

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $223.72 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $34 (15%)

Insurance Median: $107 (48%)

Cash: $34 (15% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $107 (48% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $223.72 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $277	4%
Aetna	$11 - $277	5%
Health Alliance Mcare Adv	$11 - $277	5%
Humana	$11 - $277	5%
Health Alliance Exchange	$13 - $180	6%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$13 - $180	6%
Prime Health Services-All Plans	$13 - $180	6%
Healthlink Hmo	$15 - $203	7%
Cigna	$16 - $228	7%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$16 - $228	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $233	8%
Multiplan-All Plans	$18 - $249	8%
Medicaid / KanCare	$107 - $129	48%
Molina Ky Mcaid	$107 - $129	48%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $34.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 94640.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Massac Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 94640.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.